Assistant Maintenance Worker

Assistant Maintenance Worker

Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation (AOPFN)is a proud and progressive Algonquin community. Pikwakanagan is situated on the shores of Golden Lake and the Bonnechere River in Renfrew County. Located off Highway 60, our community is 90 minutes west of Ottawa and 90 minutes hours east of Algonquin Park.

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Maintenance Worker. This is a one-year contract position, working 20 hours per week, with the possibility of permanency.

The Assistant Maintenance Worker will deal with all matters relating to maintenance and operations of community buildings with the public works program. This may include general and yard maintenance, landfill site maintenance, garbage and recycling pickup and maintenance of roads.

Duties and responsibilities:

• General maintenance of various community buildings and water systems, specifically the public works garage, fire hall, mailbox, corner sign, administration building, log building and any additions as deemed necessary.
• Shovel, sand and salt the front steps at all community buildings prior to the opening of the buildings to ensure public safety.
• Ensure that the landfill station is continuously visited during opening hours.
• Assist with recycling and garbage pick-up when required.
• Monitor the landfill site when it’s open to residents of Pikwakanagan and assist them with unloading their waste in the proper areas.

For a full job description please email hrassistant@pikwakanagan.ca

• Valid class G driver’s licence with a clean driving record
• Working knowledge of general maintenance practices, including basic plumbing, electrical, and carpentry
• Experience maintaining lawn equipment and small engines
• Ability to perform physically demanding labour, including lifting a minimum of 50 lbs, and work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to maintain a professional and calm demeanor in all public interactions
• Strong understanding of workplace safety practices and procedures

Assets:

• Training and experience in the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Experience operating hand and power tools, including chainsaws (with valid certification)
• Valid class DZ licence, or willingness to obtain
• Front-end loader operator certification or proof of training, or willingness to obtain
• Previous experience in municipal public works, waste management, or road maintenance

Closing: April 17, 2026 at 4:00pm.

Please include Assistant Maintenance Worker in the subject line of your email. Please allow 24 hours to receive a confirmed receipt of your application submission should you apply by email.

What we offer:

• Pension plan
• Paid sick days
• 4% vacation pay
• Holiday shutdown
• 14 provincial and federal statutory holidays
• Half days on Fridays prior to holiday Mondays
• Health spending account (dental, vision, prescriptions, etc.)
• Milestone recognition

Application Process: Interested persons must submit a resume demonstrating that they meet the requirements outlined and the names and day contact telephone numbers of three professional references.

Screening Procedure: Applicant must not be a member of the supervisor's immediate family. The best-qualified candidate will be defined and determined to include the following: Provided the candidate meets the basic requirements of the position and is deemed qualified following the interview process, preference will be given to:

• the qualified indigenous person who is an Algonquin; then to,
• the qualified indigenous person; then to,
• the qualified non-indigenous candidate.

Interviews: Interviews will be conducted in-person or virtually by Teams Meeting. AOPFN has the right to shortlist for interview and assessment purposes of the five most qualified persons and typically establishes an eligibility list.

We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian society. We therefore encourage women, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the above-mentioned employment equity designated groups.

AOPFN is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the recruitment representative in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures that must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.